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Williams Range is a small subrange of the Kitimat Ranges, located on the southwestern end of Denny Island, British Columbia, Canada. Williams Range in
Williams_Range
American actor and comedian (1951–2014)
Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor and comedian. Known for his improvisational skills and the wide variety
Robin_Williams
American singer (born 1988)
Hayley Nichole Williams (born December 27, 1988) is an American singer and songwriter. She is the lead vocalist and a founding member of the rock band
Hayley_Williams
British Formula One motor racing team and constructor
Formula One portal Williams Grand Prix Engineering Limited, competing in 2026 as Atlassian Williams F1 Team, is a British Formula One team and constructor
Williams_Racing
Genetic disorder
Williams syndrome (WS), also Williams–Beuren syndrome (WBS), is a genetic disorder that affects many parts of the body. Facial features frequently include
Williams_syndrome
Subrange of the Coast Mountains in British Columbia, Canada
Cape Range Chismore Range Murphy Range Richardson Range Spiller Range Williams Range Wimbledon Range Tenaiko Range Exchamsiks River Provincial Park Tweedsmuir
Kitimat_Ranges
American tennis player (born 1981)
Serena Jameka Williams (born September 26, 1981) is an American professional tennis player. She was ranked as the world No. 1 in women's singles by the
Serena_Williams
American tennis player (born 1980)
Venus Ebony Starr Williams (born June 17, 1980) is an American professional tennis player. She has been ranked as the world No. 1 in both women's singles
Venus_Williams
Closed USAF surveillance radar site
communications site for the Barry M. Goldwater USAF Range (formerly known as Luke-Williams Range). The former Air Force radar site also hosts an Air Combat
Ajo_Air_Force_Station
Interior. "Williams Range". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. "Wooley Range". Geographic
List of mountain ranges in Idaho
List_of_mountain_ranges_in_Idaho
Mountain range in Canada and the United States
Mountains (French: La chaîne Côtière) are a major mountain range in the Pacific Coast Ranges of western North America, extending from southwestern Yukon
Coast_Mountains
American contemporary R&B singer (1957–2011)
Originally credited as Vesta Williams, she was simply known as Vesta beginning in the 1990s. She was known for her four–octave vocal range. She once sang "The
Vesta_Williams
Mountain range of the Southern Rocky Mountains of North America
The Front Range is a mountain range of the Southern Rocky Mountains of North America located in the central portion of the U.S. State of Colorado, and
Front_Range
English child actor (born 2011)
in the role by The Times. According to British GQ, "Williams shows off excellent emotional range throughout the film, especially as the film tonally shifts
Alfie_Williams
Landform in La Paz, Mohave, and Yavapai Counties, Arizona
the Poachie Range, and its two mountain ranges bordered westwards, the Rawhide and Bill Williams Mountain, and bordered on the Bill Williams River northern
Poachie_Range
Mountain range in eastern North America
The Appalachian Mountains, often called the Appalachians, are a mountain range in eastern to northeastern North America. The term "Appalachian" refers
Appalachian_Mountains
American musician (born 1954)
an American singer-songwriter and pianist. His music draws from a wide range of traditions — folk, jazz, modern classical, bluegrass, rock, and jam band
Bruce_Hornsby
Private college in Williamstown, Massachusetts, US
Williams College is a private liberal arts college in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. It was established as a men's college in 1793 with funds
Williams_College
American R&B and soul singer (born 1950)
that showcase her four-octave range to full effect". John Rockwell of The New York Times also wrote: "Deniece Williams's "Song Bird" is a most appealing
Deniece_Williams
British musician
Kamaal Williams (born Henry Gilbert Williams, 14 December 1989) is a British musician and record producer. He began his career producing house and broken
Kamaal_Williams
Mountain in Australia
Careys Peak is a peak in the Williams Range, part of the Mount Royal Range, located in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia. At 1,544
Careys_Peak
English composer (1872–1958)
from Teutonic influences. Vaughan Williams is among the best-known British symphonists, noted for his very wide range of moods, from stormy and impassioned
Ralph_Vaughan_Williams
American rhythm and blues group
groups: Otis Williams, Elbridge "Al" Bryant, and Melvin Franklin of (Otis Williams &) The Distants, and Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams of The Primes
The_Temptations
This is a List of mountain ranges of the Lower Colorado River Valley, located in the western part of the southwestern United States; the eastern region
List of mountain ranges of the Lower Colorado River Valley
List_of_mountain_ranges_of_the_Lower_Colorado_River_Valley
Group of astronauts selected by NASA
Schweickart, in-flight experiments; Scott, guidance and navigation; and Williams, range operations and crew safety. The Fourteen were divided between two branches
NASA_Astronaut_Group_3
Range of frequencies that can be heard by humans or other animals
Hearing range describes the frequency range that can be heard by humans or other animals, though it can also refer to the range of levels. The human range is
Hearing_range
American baseball player (1918–2002)
Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire 19-year Major
Ted_Williams
1949 single by Hank Williams With His Drifting Cowboys
singer-songwriter Hank Williams in 1949. The song has been covered by a wide range of musicians. Various writers quoted Williams as saying he wrote the
I'm_So_Lonesome_I_Could_Cry
River in New South Wales, Australia
Telegherry River rises on the southeastern slopes of the Williams Range within the Great Dividing Range, below The Mountaineer, southwest of Gloucester, and
Telegherry_River
List of mountain ranges in Colorado, United States
September 23, 2014. "Williams Mountains". Mountain Ranges of the World. peakbagger.com. Retrieved March 9, 2012. "Bill Williams Peak". Peakbagger.com
List of mountain ranges of Colorado
List_of_mountain_ranges_of_Colorado
Mountain range in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada
2021-01-28. "Sundance Range". Bivouac.com. Retrieved 2011-01-26. "Peaks of the Sundance Range". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2019-02-18. Williams, Richard S.; Ferrigno
Sundance_Range
British singer (born 1986)
red. JLS also released their iconic hoodie range, with Oritsé's Hoodie being, again, red. In 2010 Williams alongside Gill, Humes and Merrygold endorsed
Oritsé_Williams
awards and nominations received by Robin Williams Herbert 2014, p. 49. "Robin Williams, Whose Films Ranged From Oscar-Winning to Outrageous". The New
List of Robin Williams performances
List_of_Robin_Williams_performances
Mountain range in Colorado, United States
The Sawatch Range /səˈwɑːtʃ/ or Saguache Range is a high and extensive mountain range in central Colorado which includes eight of the twenty highest peaks
Sawatch_Range
Co-founder of the Crips gang (1953–2005)
Stanley Tookie Williams III (December 29, 1953 – December 13, 2005) was an American gangster who co-founded and led the Crips gang in Los Angeles. He and
Stanley_Williams
American rapper (born 1991)
Jeffery Lamar Williams II (born August 16, 1991), known professionally as Young Thug, is an American rapper and songwriter. Known for his eccentric vocal
Young_Thug
Aviation navigation system
A very high frequency omnidirectional range station (VOR) is a type of short-range VHF radio navigation system for aircraft, enabling aircraft with a VOR
VHF_omnidirectional_range
2019 film directed by Seth Green
and Breckin Meyer alongside Brenda Song, Clare Grant, Kedar Williams-Stirling, Rose Williams, Randy Orton, and Macaulay Culkin. It was released on June
Changeland
2004 animated Disney film
Home on the Range is a 2004 American animated Western action comedy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation for Walt Disney Pictures. The film
Home_on_the_Range_(2004_film)
Desert in the southwestern United States
the rain shadow of the southern Sierra Nevada mountains and Transverse Ranges in the Southwestern United States. Named after the indigenous Mohave people
Mojave_Desert
Technical analysis oscillator
somewhere in between, of its recent trading range. The Williams %R (Percent Range), created by Larry Williams, is a momentum oscillator. It represents the
Williams_%R
Appeals court case
not confined to a narrow range of expression". “Blurred Lines" is a song performed by Robin Thicke, featuring Pharrell Williams and T.I., and the trio shared
Pharrell Williams v. Bridgeport Music
Pharrell_Williams_v._Bridgeport_Music
American paint and coating company
Sherwin-Williams' industry rivals and took up a position with Florida Paints where he will have his own art studio and develop his own custom range of paints
Sherwin-Williams
Species of large cat
a mostly solitary life and occupies home ranges, defending these from individuals of the same sex. The range of a male tiger overlaps with that of multiple
Tiger
American writer (born 1955)
Terry Tempest Williams (born September 8, 1955) is an American writer, educator, conservationist, and activist. Williams' writing is rooted in the American
Terry_Tempest_Williams
Conflict over control of range land used for grazing
A range war, also known as range conflict or cattle war, is a type of usually violent conflict, most commonly in the 19th and early 20th centuries in the
Range_war
Supermini car range produced by Renault
differences between the three versions of the Williams were largely a reflection of phase changes across the Clio range, e.g. the gradual addition of enhanced
Renault_Clio
English boxer, influencer, and musician (born 1993)
Olajide Olayinka Williams "JJ" Olatunji (pronunciation born 19 June 1993), known professionally as KSI, is a British influencer, musician, and former professional
KSI
Mountain range in the Churchill Mountains of Antarctica
north of Beaumont Bay, north east of the Surveyors Range. It was named in honor of Clive Howard-Williams, an ecologist who led several research events in
Surveyors_Range
Indian religion and philosophy
John Wiley & Sons. Harvey (2013), pp. 27–28. Williams (2008), p. 21. Harvey (2013), p. 162. Williams (2008), p. 27. Harvey (2013), p. 164. Harvey (2013)
Buddhism
Chinese long range air-to-air missile
October 2021). "China fires longer-range AAM at export market". International Institute for Strategic Studies. Williams, Zachary (21 November 2022). "Takeaways
PL-17
American comic strip by J.R. Williams
the 1950s, Out Our Way had attracted a readership in the millions. Williams' range of experiences, coupled with a gentle sarcasm and a keen observational
Out_Our_Way
Subrange of the Coast Mountains in Alaska, British Columbia, and Yukon
The Boundary Ranges, also known in the singular and as the Alaska Boundary Range, are the largest and most northerly subrange of the Coast Mountains.
Boundary_Ranges
Australian media executive and composer (born 1952)
Kimberley Lynton Williams AM (born 1952) is an Australian media executive and composer. He has headed a wide range of prominent organisations such as
Kim Williams (media executive)
Kim_Williams_(media_executive)
Mountain range in western Newfoundland, Canada
Retrieved 2025-09-09. "Long Range Mountains". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 2025-09-08. Williams, Harold (1995). Geology
Long_Range_Mountains
Mountain range in Antarctica
valleys and peaks, the Iroquois Plateau, the Schmidt and the Williams Hills. The Neptune Range was discovered and photographed on 13 January 1956 on a United
Neptune_Range
American basketball player (born 1994)
Division III Williams College Ephs and then the NCAA Division I Michigan Wolverines. He transferred to Michigan after leading Williams College to the
Duncan_Robinson
Measuring the distance between the Earth and the Moon with laser light
ISBN 978-3-11-017549-3. OCLC 52258226. Williams, James G.; Boggs, Dale H. (2020). "The JPL Lunar Laser range model 2020". ssd.jpl.nasa.gov. Retrieved
Lunar Laser Ranging experiments
Lunar_Laser_Ranging_experiments
Low mountain range in Western Australia
Oscar Range Devonian Reef complex, Canning Basin, Western Australia, retrieved 7 May 2017 Smith, D. N; Playford, Phillip E. (Phillip Elliott); Williams, F
Oscar_Range
1997 film by Gus Van Sant
written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. It stars Damon, Affleck, Robin Williams, Stellan Skarsgård, and Minnie Driver, with Casey Affleck and Cole Hauser
Good_Will_Hunting
British band
Hype Williams is a music and art group best known for consisting of UK-born artist Dean Blunt and Russian-Estonian artist Inga Copeland (aka Lolina) between
Hype_Williams_(band)
Mountain range in Colorado, United States
Rampart Range is a mountain range in the western United States in Colorado, located in Douglas, El Paso, and Teller counties. Part of the Front Range of the
Rampart_Range
Equation on water flow in pipes
The Hazen–Williams equation is an empirical relationship that relates the flow of water in a pipe with the physical properties of the pipe and the pressure
Hazen–Williams_equation
Species of mammal
introduced to the Americas and Oceania. The species is now one of the widest-ranging mammals in the world, as well as the most widespread suiform. It has been
Wild_boar
12 November 2017. "Himalayas - Himalayan Ranges: Shiwalik Range". PMF IAS. 17 January 2016. Brian Glyn Williams (2011). Afghanistan Declassified: A Guide
List of mountain ranges in Asia
List_of_mountain_ranges_in_Asia
British pottery designer (1918–2007)
to be the company's most successful range of tableware, despite buyers' reluctance at the beginning. Susan Williams-Ellis recounted: I remember when we
Susan_Williams-Ellis
American writer (1922–1994)
by the University of Texas Press. In a wide-ranging interview with The Paris Review in 2019, Williams's widow, Nancy Gardner, discussed his war service
John_Edward_Williams
Park in Maine, United States
After proposals ranging from a Coastal Science Park to low-income housing, the Cape Elizabeth Town Council designated Fort Williams on July 23, 1979
Fort_Williams_Park
Mountain in the country of Canada
its nearest higher peak. Williams Peak is the highest point of the South Hope Mountains, which is a subset of the Skagit Range. Precipitation runoff from
Williams Peak (British Columbia)
Williams_Peak_(British_Columbia)
2013 single by Pharrell Williams
The song is written in the key of F minor. Williams sings the upper notes in falsetto; his vocal range spans from F3 to C5. His singing on the track
Happy (Pharrell Williams song)
Happy_(Pharrell_Williams_song)
English pop group
featured Jason Orange and Robbie Williams. Barlow is the group's lead singer and primary songwriter, with Owen and Williams initially providing backing vocals
Take_That
American rock band
band's lineup has included lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York, and drummer Zac Farro. Williams and Farro are the founding members of the group
Paramore
Archbishop of Canterbury from 2003 to 2012
Canterbury. The translation of Williams to Canterbury was widely canvassed. As a bishop he had demonstrated a wide range of interests in social and political
Rowan_Williams
American YouTube personality (born 1974)
viewers to hate the character for embodying gamer stereotypes. Williams' videos range from absurd rants to serious discussions on daily life, such as
Boogie2988
Mountain range in Colorado, United States
The Gore Range (elevation approximately 12,000 ft) is a mountain range in the Rocky Mountains of north central Colorado in the United States. The native
Gore_Range
Topics referred to by the same term
Williams Peak may refer to: Williams Peak (Alaska) Williams Peak, a peak in the Sierra Prieta range, Arizona Williams Peak (Colorado) Williams Peak (Clearwater
Williams_Peak
2005 historical film directed by Steven Spielberg
Omar Metwally as Ali The film score was composed and conducted by John Williams. It features the wailing woman technique. The soundtrack album was nominated
Munich_(2005_film)
US Air Force unit
Defense Sector of the 25th Air Division. ... Luke-Williams Range/Ajo (A-9/NCC)...In 1961 Luke Range became a SAGE center. ... Z-247/J-29 – Phoenix/Humboldt
27th_Air_Division
This is a list of Robbie Williams' studio recordings during his time as a solo artist. More details on scarce tracks are given later in the article. Tracks
List of songs recorded by Robbie Williams
List_of_songs_recorded_by_Robbie_Williams
Mountain range in Tasmania, Australia
considered a difficult range to traverse, and is particularly difficult to access. The first known traverse of the range was by Reg Williams and Olegas Truchanas
Prince of Wales Range (Tasmania)
Prince_of_Wales_Range_(Tasmania)
1989 film by Peter Weir
that he hid a half-day's filming from Disney executives to allow Williams free range to use his comedic improvisational skills. Dead Poets Society held
Dead_Poets_Society
American boxer and activist (1942–2016)
point-blank range by a Texas policeman, resulting in the loss of one kidney and 3.0 metres (10 ft) of his small intestine. Ali dominated Williams, winning
Muhammad_Ali
Equation in time–temperature superposition
within the temperature range of interest. Williams-Landel-Ferry model Time–temperature superposition Viscoelasticity Williams, Malcolm L.; Landel, Robert
Williams–Landel–Ferry equation
Williams–Landel–Ferry_equation
2023 film directed by James Mangold
Italy, and Morocco, wrapping in February 2022. Franchise composer John Williams returned to score the film, earning nominations for Best Original Score
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Indiana_Jones_and_the_Dial_of_Destiny
Form of electromagnetic radiation
Roughly, X-rays have a wavelength ranging from 10 nanometers to 10 picometers, corresponding to frequencies in the range of 30 petahertz to 30 exahertz (3×1016 Hz
X-ray
Wild cat species native to the Americas
Its range spans Yukon, British Columbia and Alberta in Canada, the Rocky Mountains and areas in the western United States. Further south, its range extends
Cougar
American actor (born 1976)
American Pie 2. Following the American Pie series, Scott appeared in a range of roles, including Billy Hitchcock in the horror film Final Destination
Seann_William_Scott
Section of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, US
The Collegiate Peaks (or Collegiate Range) is a name given to a section of the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains located in central Colorado. Drainages
Collegiate_Peaks
Mountain range in northern Colorado, United States
Mummy Range (elevation approximately 13,000 ft) is a mountain range in the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado in the United States. The range is a short
Mummy_Range
US-Soviet/Russian treaty (1987–2019)
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty) was an arms control treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union (and its successor
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
Intermediate-Range_Nuclear_Forces_Treaty
British church architect (1932–2026)
Desmond James Williams was born in Whalley Range, Manchester, on 7 July 1932, the son of submarine electrical draughtsman Sydney Williams and Eleanor,
Desmond_Williams_(architect)
1981 studio album by Deniece Williams
producer Thom Bell. The sweet Philly sound architect keeps Williams' expressive, high-range vocals under wraps, transforming her into a bel canto singer
My Melody (Deniece Williams album)
My_Melody_(Deniece_Williams_album)
Subrange of the Garibaldi Ranges of British Columbia, Canada
The Spearhead Range is a short subrange of the Garibaldi Ranges of southwestern British Columbia, Canada, adjacent to the resort town of Whistler, British
Spearhead_Range
Mountain range in Pitkin County, Colorado, United States
The Williams Mountains are a subrange of the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains of the United States and Canada. The mountains are located in Pitkin
Williams_Mountains
1935 film by Wallace Fox
Powdersmoke Range is a 1935 black-and-white Western film directed by Wallace Fox starring Harry Carey, Hoot Gibson, Guinn Williams and Bob Steele.[self-published
Powdersmoke_Range
1988 film directed by Robert Zemeckis
Williams was hired to supervise the animation sequences. Production was moved from Los Angeles to Elstree Studios in England to accommodate Williams and
Who_Framed_Roger_Rabbit
Large feline of the genus Acinonyx
a variety of habitats such as savannahs in the Serengeti, arid mountain ranges in the Sahara, and hilly desert terrain. The cheetah lives in three main
Cheetah
Airfield in Maricopa County, Arizona, US
Goldwater Range) are: Gila Bend #6/Williams AAF #4: 32°43′11″N 112°51′14″W / 32.71972°N 112.85389°W / 32.71972; -112.85389 Gila Bend #6/Williams AAF #5:
Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field
Gila_Bend_Air_Force_Auxiliary_Field
Range of Indian religious traditions
Hinduism (/ˈhɪnduˌɪzəm/) is an umbrella term for a range of Indian religious and spiritual traditions (sampradayas) that are unified by adherence to the
Hinduism
Mountain range in Colorado, United States
The Sneffels Range, regionally conterminous with San Juans, is a young, prominent, and rugged range of mountains in southwestern Colorado of the San Juan
Sneffels_Range
WILLIAMS RANGE
WILLIAMS RANGE
Surname or Lastname
English (also very common in Wales)
English (also very common in Wales) : patronymic from
William.This very common surname was brought to North America from southern
England and Wales independently by many different bearers from the
17th century onward. It has also absorbed some continental European
cognates such as Dutch
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Indian, Irish, Jamaican, Modern, Portuguese, Shakespearean, Swedish, Swiss, Teutonic
Resolute Protector; Will-helmet; Will Desire; Valley; Unwavering Protector; Protect
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Willard.German : variant of Willhardt (see Willert).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Norman form of an Old French personal name composed of the Germanic elements wil ‘will’, ‘desire’ + helm ‘helmet’, ‘protection’. This was introduced into England at the time of the Conquest, and within a very short period it became the most popular personal name in England, mainly no doubt in honor of the Conqueror himself.
Female
Scottish
Variant spelling of Scottish Lilias, LILLIAS means "lily."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, French, German, Swiss
Will Helmet; Resolute Protector; Will; Son of William
Male
English
English form of Norman French Willelm, WILLIAM means "will-helmet."
Boy/Male
German
Boy/Male
Shakespearean American English German
King Henry V' Soldier in the King's army.
Boy/Male
German
Form of William; Resolute Protector
Male
Irish
Irish Gaelic form of German Wilhelm, UILLIAM means "will-helmet."
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, WILLIS means "son of Will."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from the personal name Will.George Willis is recorded in Boston, MA, in the 1630s. Nathianel Willis, born in Boston in 1780, and his son Nathaniel Parker Willis, born in Portland, ME, in 1806, were both prominent journalists.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Willits.
Boy/Male
Australian, French
Son of William
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Willet, a pet form of the personal name Will.
Boy/Male
Teutonic
Resolute defender.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of William, from a central French form in which W is replaced by G.
Boy/Male
Irish
The Irish form of William, originally a German name will + helmâ€â€desire + helmetâ€â€ and suggests “â€strong protector.â€â€ It is currently a very fashionable name in Ireland and across the world.
Boy/Male
Shakespearean American French Teutonic English German
Henry VI, 2' Sir John Stanley. 'Henry VI, Part III' Sir William Stanley. 'As You Like It' A...
WILLIAMS RANGE
WILLIAMS RANGE
Surname or Lastname
English (Devon and Somerset)
English (Devon and Somerset) : variant spelling of Woodbury.William Woodberry, from Somerset, England, was one of the founders of the settlement at Beverley, MA, in 1628.
Surname or Lastname
English, German (Hollemann), and Dutch
English, German (Hollemann), and Dutch : variant of Holle, Holman, or Holliman.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Christian, Farsi, German, Latin, Swedish
Star; Myrtle Leaf; From the East
Girl/Female
Hindu
Trustworthy, Faithful, Honest, Truthful
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Name of Lord Shiva
Girl/Female
Tamil
Jyothirmai | ஜà¯à®¯à¯‹à®¤à¯€à®°à¯à®®à®¾à®ˆÂ
Light in life
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit, Tamil
One who is Serving God; Wife of Lord Karthikeya
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Oldfield.
Boy/Male
Indian
Pride
Girl/Female
Hindu
Beloved, Grace, Truth
WILLIAMS RANGE
WILLIAMS RANGE
WILLIAMS RANGE
WILLIAMS RANGE
WILLIAMS RANGE
a.
Not swearing allegiance; -- applied to the party in Great Britain that would not swear allegiance to William and Mary, or their successors.
n.
A partisan or adherent of James the Second, after his abdication, or of his descendants, an opposer of the revolution in 1688 in favor of William and Mary.
n.
A Bartlett pear, a favorite kind of pear, which originated in England about 1770, and was called Williams' Bonchretien. It was brought to America, and distributed by Mr. Enoch Bartlett, of Dorchester, Massachusetts.
n.
A method of reducing corpulence by avoiding food containing much farinaceous, saccharine, or oily matter; -- so called from William Banting of London.
n.
One of a body of mounted troops, formerly armed with short muskets, who range over the country, and often fight on foot.
n.
A genus of plants containing some of the most popular of cultivated flowers, including the pink, carnation, and Sweet William.
n.
Literally, the letters of a word read backwards, but in its usual wider sense, the change or one word or phrase into another by the transposition of its letters. Thus Galenus becomes angelus; William Noy (attorney-general to Charles I., and a laborious man) may be turned into I moyl in law.
v. t.
To subject (wood, fabrics, etc.) to a process of saturation in a solution of chloride of zinc, to prevent decay; -- a process invented by Sir William Burnett.
n.
A believer in the doctrine of William Miller (d. 1849), who taught that the end of the world and the second coming of Christ were at hand.
n.
One who ranges; a rover; sometimes, one who ranges for plunder; a roving robber.
n.
One of those adherents of James II. who refused to take the oath of allegiance to William and Mary, or to their successors, after the revolution of 1688; a Jacobite.
n.
Any book printed by William Caxton, the first English printer.
a.
Of or relating to Sir William Herschel; as, the Herschelian telescope.
n.
The ringing of an evening bell, originally a signal to the inhabitants to cover fires, extinguish lights, and retire to rest, -- instituted by William the Conqueror; also, the bell itself.
n.
A beautiful bright-colored European finch (Carduelis elegans). The name refers to the large patch of yellow on the wings. The front of the head and throat are bright red; the nape, with part of the wings and tail, black; -- called also goldspink, goldie, fool's coat, drawbird, draw-water, thistle finch, and sweet William.
n.
A native or inhabitant of Normandy; originally, one of the Northmen or Scandinavians who conquered Normandy in the 10th century; afterwards, one of the mixed (Norman-French) race which conquered England, under William the Conqueror.
a.
A term used by Sir William Hamilton to define propositions having their quantity indicated by a verbal sign; as, all, none, etc.; -- contrasted with preindesignate, defining propositions of which the quantity is not so indicated.
n.
One of a secret society, organized in the north of Ireland in 1795, the professed objects of which are the defense of the regning sovereign of Great Britain, the support of the Protestant religion, the maintenance of the laws of the kingdom, etc.; -- so called in honor of William, Prince of Orange, who became William III. of England.
n.
A Crawford peach; a well-known freestone peach, with yellow flesh, first raised by Mr. William Crawford, of New Jersey.
n.
The ancient title of emperors of Germany assumed by King William of Prussia when crowned sovereign of the new German empire in 1871.